We are so excited to have Royce Reed blogging here at VH1.com throughout the upcoming season of Basketball Wives. From her insider’s perspective, Royce plans to recap her life both onscreen and off. Below, Royce takes on the fourth episode of Basketball Wives, Season 2, including Stampagte ’11…
When Keepin’ It Real Goes WRONG
I don’t know about y’all but this episode had me on edge and I was there! For the entire week I was like a kid waiting for a holiday, I could barely sleep. But after a glass of wine and a good movie, I knocked out and woke up to prepare for an entertaining night.
First up, Tami! She’s baaaaack! You can get mad at me all you want but I LIKE Tami. She may be a little over the top at times, but you can be sure she will NOT bite her tongue and she WILL keep it real. She doesn’t have to confront you with a sidekick and she doesn’t really care if you agree or disagree. The conversation she had with Suzie was hilarious and I if you missed it, there was a lot of sarcasm in her jokes. I like the fact she didn’t choose sides and stayed neutral while at the same time trying to make light of the situation. I can see Tami is careful who she calls her friends but she still wants to hang out and have fun. There is nothing wrong with that. She’s making her own decisions and basing it off of her own opinions.
Next up, Shaunie and her shoes. I’m such a tomboy, can you tell? I am the LAST one to talk about anything fashionable so when I see these women so into their shoes, it makes me laugh. I wish I was brought up a little more girly but I wasn’t. I consider myself a Bratz Doll who’s trynna be cool with a bunch of Barbies. I wish Shaunie well with this endeavor and she really seems into it. Who knows, since I need so much help, she may send me some samples: size 6.5, FYI. Oh and side note to Shaunie: I ain’t mad atcha girl! I see you with your boo. That cougar side of you is in full effect! “Work it ooooout!” <- Martin voice!
CUPCAKES!!! All I can say is I love to eat. There can be a war going on around me and I will still eat (see: the drink-throwing and the name-calling in past episodes). Those cupcakes were yummy and I attempted to take a few back to the room to share with Dwayne, BUT they didn’t make it. LOL! Thanks Mischa’s Cupcakes (shameless plug for her). Anyways, you may call it boring but I called it relaxing to be around two females who just wanted to laugh and enjoy life. Gosh, that kinda sounded boring writing it but when you are constantly around drama, it’s nice to just relax. Ashley is a cool chick and as you can see Suzie and I are cool. I don’t think I’m playing both sides at all. I’m neutral, and it seems I take a lot of heat for that. The whole Suzie and Evelyn thing is getting old and that dinner with Dwayne I tried to diffuse several times only to be shot down by everyone else, INCLUDING Dwayne. Of course, that wasn’t shown. I promised there would be no drink-throwing but I can’t keep their mouths shut and I will continue to invite them both because that’s in the BEST interest for me. Selfish? NO. Safe? Yes. Perfect example? Ashley’s charity event. They clearly were not invited but when you have two females who claim, “We are Miami,” it’s hard to keep them away from anything in the 305. It’s hard to say they came to START drama, but I don’t think they came to eat cupcakes and enjoy themselves, either.
Moving on, let’s just get to it. The EVENT! I feel like there should be drum rolls playing in the background. I thought the event started out nice. There weren’t a lot of people there, but it was quaint. The drinks were nice…as you can tell, LOL. I thought everyone was mingling and getting along as well as could be expected. When Tami walked in, I smiled and shook hands but inside my brain was screaming RED LIGHT RED LIGHT. I’d been told by a little birdie that a few things were said in a conversation about me by her and she didn’t think she would “like me.” So of course, I had preconceived notions and my guard was up. I’d never met someone so blunt with people they’d just met. Ashley was definitely caught off guard, while I was just prepared.
In Round 2, of the event, in walks Evelyn and Jenn like they were the stepsisters trying to crash Cinderella’s ball. I was shocked but when I saw how Ashley was handling them being there, I thought, “Hey, if you like it, I love it.” It wasn’t my event and it didn’t concern or matter to me if they stayed or not. But again, they came with the attitudes of, “We are Miami,” and, “We get invited to everything that happens in this city.” It was to the point that no matter what was said, they had issues with it. However, I don’t think either of them, especially Jennifer, was prepared for Hurricane Tami. I definitely stood my ground and I think Tami respected that in a weird way. I probably would’ve gotten my ass kicked, but I don’t back down and I was just trynna play peacemaker yet again. I’ve heard people call her ghetto, loud, and everything else, BUT I understood her frustration finally. Originally, I thought it was just over some DAMN food stamps, but then after listening to the conversation that took place when I wasn’t around, I get it. I doubt I would’ve taken my shoes off and taken it to that level but I definitely would’ve been shaken by a few statements that were made. It’s fine that Jenn has never seen a food stamp, although I find it hard to believe when you learn about status and lifestyles in most American history courses or at least life-management skills and home economics classes. For the record though, she did say she’s seen the “cards, not the dollars.” I think the turning point was when she said her dad picked her up from school in a Porsche, and her not seeing a food stamp meant she wasn’t ghetto. I gotta admit that kinda irked me. My parents had a Cadillac and a Lexus and picked me and my brother up and dropped us off at school, but I definitely grew up in Tangelo Park where it went from poverty to lottery winners. Your status doesn’t make you ghetto or bourgie, it’s your upbringing. Being humble and not taking material things for granted is far more attractive than throwing it in someone’s face. You may need money to live, but you need love to survive. Just a word of advice: you can’t take s*** with you when you die, but a legacy. What do you want to leave behind?
I can’t believe I watch this craziness. The show is entitled, “Basketball Wives” correct. There is only one basketball wife, Jennifer Williams. And, she’s about to be an ex-basketball wife. These gold diggers, I mean, business women trip me out. There’s only one TRUE business woman, Shaunie O’Neal. Go figure!
Starting from the beginning:
Shaunie was really shady by even sharing that information (Tami’s past financial woes) with Evelyn and Jennifer. Those are not the types that would even appreciate that type of struggle. You don’t introduce somebody by leading with that foot.
Secondly, when Tami returned to the table and jokingly said..”I know yall were talkin about me”.. Jennifer should not have informed her that she knew about the food stamps. How dumb and inconsiderate can you be?
After that statements about how her father drove her to school in a porsche I can now see why Jennifer has stayed in her lifeless sexless relationship. Its all about the lifestyle.
Get it Royce! Love this!
Royce to be honest, I realyy think you and Shaunie are the realest ladies on the show. I really want to cheer for Tami, but after the Sunday’s show, I just don’t know. Even though Jennifer was wrong, Tami farther proved what Jennifer was trying to say,”she’s not ghetto”. I like Tami and respect her struggles, but don’t ever let them see you sweat. Gloria has a really slick mouth and has put her foot in it at times, but she refuses to let anyone see her sweat. It’s funny that they called you a groupie in the 1st season and some are the very ones making a than lady name for themselves. I wish you well Royce. It seems that you are putting out positive energy and in return, receiving positive energy. You seem to be a natural and well rounded young lady with or without the hype. It is for this reason, you will really reap the essence of your harvest. I would like to see you make peace with Gloria, though. However, just remember to enjoy your blessed day!
Jen is fake and needs to get over herself b/c God can easily take those silver spoons right from you in heart beat if she keeps on down that stuck up road. Evelyn, Evelyn…yes I agree she needs to act like a grown successful mother then holding a grudge over something they will not announce to the world what it is she is mad her Susie for. I keep thinking maybe they all three had a threesome in Vegas b/c the episode when Evelyn confronted Susie about running her mouth the first thing Susie said was “I swear I didn’t say you slept with anyone”…mmmm, makes you wonder what went down in Vegas that would make Evelyn this dam upset…I don’t know but im getting tired of Susie running off everytime Evelyn is around. Evelyn is nothing but talk if she was going to touch Susie she would of already done it. I cant wait to see more eposides b/c how big and bad Evelyn acts she has met her match and I bet she wont step up to Tammy like she does Susie, but she only does Suise like that b/c she knows Susie is weak.
CAN SOMEONE PLEASE EXPLAIN WHY THIS IS CALLED BASKETBALL WIVES WHEN THERE’S ONLY ONE (GLORIA) WHOSE A BASKETBALL WIFE? HAVING BROKEN AN ENGAGEMENT, BEING DIVORCED AND JUST ABOUT ON THE VERGE OF DIVORCE DOESN’T SEEM TO DEFINE BASKETBALL WIVES! ALL THESE HOODRATS EXCEPT GLORIA ARE ALL WANNABE BASKETBALL WIFES AND ARE JUST A BUNCH OF MISERABLE JEALOUS AND ENVIOUS WOMEN WHO LIVE FOR AND LOVE DRAMA. ITS A SHAME THEIR POOR KIDS ARE STUCK WITH THESE JUVENILE WOMEN FOR PARENTS! GREAT EXAMPLES GIRLS! THAT SONG MONEY CANT BUY YOU CLASS SURE APPLIES TO ALL THESE WOMEN! GLORIA IS THE ONLY DECENT AND CLASSY ONE OUT OF THE BUNCH!
I have to say that I love the commentary Royce. There is sooooo much negativity when people respond. But, it is entertainment and everybody keeps watching it. Okay, it was crazy. But, so what. These women are doing it. They are dynamic. They give us something to look forward to watching. But, some of you are taking a lot of issues with this. You watch the show, complain, then come to the site. DON’T WATCH IT IF YOU DON’T LIKE IT!!!!!
GOD WHAT A BUNCH OF LOWLIFE WOMEN! GLORIA IS THE ONLY CLASSY ONE OUT OF THEM ALL! THEY PROVE MISERY LOVES COMPANY BECAUSE NONE OF THEM HAVE A LIFE EXCEPT GLORIA!!
All I can say is I knew Crazy Tammy was coming out eventually! LOL That chic is nuts…. I believe she had reason to be upset but she took that WAY to the extreme! Girl.. keep your shoes on!
Evelyn is so ghetto, she thinks she runs Miami, now that the gold digging hoe got with Chad, she thinks she’s even more than that. I like Chad, and hope he dumps this trash bag. Jen is a follower, she rides on Evelyn’s every word. Royce, you were a little sneaky when you brought those girls to lunch where Suzie & Gloria were, I think you were wanting drama, If Suzie was your “friend”, you wouldn’t had done that, but you wanted to see it go down with Shaunie. As of last night, my opnion of her has changed too, she’s starting to act ghetto. I just hate messy women who think they run people & a city. GTFO!
Bravo, Royce; bravo!
Congrats to Ashly for not inviting someone just because of who they are, shame on Shaunie for saying that it was a bad move. you are all grown women, act like it. Are you really that starved for attention that you had to crash a charity event? Did you even contribute to it? I have my own life and no one tells me who to be friends with. I am sorry you women have no voice for yourselves and have to go with with all the cool kids are. Must be a sad lonely life.
well sais Tami don’t play!
TEAM TAMI
i agree with Lmb. this show should be called BITTER EXWIVES OF BASKETBALL WIVES!Jennifer is the only one married and she’s about to get a divorce. No one would really know who they were if they didnt mess with basket ball stars. i watch this show from time to time but it seems like they r all bitter. shaunie seems like she always stirs up the pot. evelyn is the worse always starting with someone her only friend is jennifer. and jennifer seems like a follower always following evelyn.
I’m with you Royce I like Tammi… I like straight foward outspoken people… Okay so maybe there’s never a dull moment with people like Tammi around.. But nobody’s perfect.. Myself I’d take Tammi anyday over those WOLVES in in expensive clothing.. I know Tammi seems a little crazy but please believe Royce, you get much RESPECT from Tammi just for STANDIN up to her.. But, Next time STAND UP FOR SUSIE!!! THAT IS my GIRL!! I don’t care what nobody says If I were her friend, I’d have her BACK and her FRONT because she’s a down azz FRIEND.. I’m glad to see the old Royce back… I LIKE HER ALOT… Don’t let the “CIRCLE” square, triangle, rectangle,octogon, or whatever they are CHANGE you… THEY ARE NOT YOUR FRIENDS!!! TOODLEZ!!!
Where should I begin. I have never witnessed such appauling behavior. Let get down to it.
Suzie and Gloria, I can see why you want to disassociate youselves from such nonsense. The so called Circle is disfunctional at best. Shawnie, You are good at stirring the pot and then thumbing your nose. Shame on you. i.e. you had no business mentioning any details of Tami’s past to the other girls. Jen, You had now business repeating any comment that Shawnie devulged about Tami’s past. Totally inappropriate. May be the tuth but you should know better, being all high class and all. Not.
Evelyn, You are a piece of work. You are the worst of all. You give True Basketball wives and wives of all sports figures a bad name. Note To Ocho: RUN RUN RUN!!! This relationship is touble. Who wants a potty mouth anyway. Evelyn, for someone so beautiful on the outside you are a sad, bitter excuse of friend and the best example of what men should not want.
Not done yet. Ashley, you should have called Secuity the second you saw Trouble a comin. The had no right to cash your even and that is a testment to the type they are. That BS about you wanting to be in their Circle should scare you to death if that is true. They were so proud of themselves. How tacky, You were right all along not to invite them. They looked like fools.
Tami,
So if you know you act a fool when you drink. Why do it. Did you see yourself. You are a Mother for God sake. I can not believe you would set such a poor example for your girls. And how dare you judge Rafer for attending his sons party. WOW, that is bitter jealous comment that should have been kept to yourself. You know what I mean by bitter,too. Bet you wish Kenny had attened some birthdays. What a hipocrite.
Ladies, stop all the comfronting drama, seems like you all have enough issues without making asses of yourselves. Jen, Let Eric go. He clearly has done the same for you. Your marriage has failed. If you gave it all you got and that was not good enough, its over.
Rachel out
Royce – Seriously do you believe the drivel you type on this blog? You are deluded and coming off as a vapid little wannabe…it’s embarrassing to read what you type – you say one sentence and negate it with the next – over and over again…boring…You don’t/can’t like Evelyn and Jenn – they don’t like you at all…they use you for information…Tami doesn’t like you and you don’t like her – watch the film. You’ve screwed around with Suzie who was the nicest one to you. Shaunie doesn’t like you – she tolerates you…as for neutrality…seriously? really? good grief – wake up and smell the coffee…
Royce, last season I felt like you were letting Evelyn and Jennifer use you as a pawn in order to get what they were not women enough to do themselves and laughed at you behind your back. Also, I was not happy about how you used Suzie’s trust in you about her lunch with Gloria(she did not have to tell you or be honest with you), but I must say that other than Gloria you are becoming one of my favorite people on this show. You were definitely the peacemaker of the situation. Kudos to you. Jennifer and Evelyn you were both GHETTO for crashing a charity event. You were not invited and you are not MIAMI. Last time I checked Miami is city.
Something grown-up better happen soon or I am going to have to stop watching. It is just embarrassing. Evelyn, will you join Football wives now. Can’t wait to see you go head to head with Pilar. Kick rock, potty mouth.
Thanks Royce for your blog and you are so right in your comments, I do agree with you. Please stay sweet and real and I know it’s hard at times but keep the ladies smiling and laughing so that they don’t kill eachother, well, you know what I mean. You and Tami are my favorite, I do like Shaunie and Suzie they are cool. AS for Evelyn and Jennifer, well not to much, maybe becuz they treat people or rather mainly women badly by not talking things through instead she makes threats by via text to Suzie and always jumping at her throat for the same thing instead of realizing that Suzie already said sorry many times and said that she miss their friendship, my goodness what more does this girl wants, blood?! Anywho, hope everything goes well for and your family and keep being cool and humble.
Peace & Love
Ghetto is a place not a person or thing. I love Gloria and how that she dont back down. These women think that they’re Queen B’s. Suzy was a snake in season 1 and the set-ups u did on ppl in season 1 is coming back 2 u. Do u like evelyn’s bite? Royce is the snake in season 2. Jennifer is a follower and thats why her husband is fed up. Jennifer needs to hang out with married women and not listen 2 ppl who tell her 2 cheat on her husband. Evelyn who are you what did you do b4 ur ex, whats ur level of education?I didnt know that Evelyn own Miami and she looks hard in the face! Tami needs to pick up a bible and a Iyanla Vanzant book and get a BANG out of life. Keeping it real doesn’t mean that u behave in such a way. Shaunie is just shady, sneaky and a snake but I respect her business mind and boy toy. Ladies keep up the good work!
After watching episode 4, I was ashamed of Tammi. Many people view her as keeping it real, but in my opinion she kept it real stupid.I understand her frustration, but she should have taken that up with Shaunie,or addressed it when it occured. Shaunie described Tammi personality along with her financial status with Evelyn and Jennifer and I’m confident she did the same with Tammi. It was tacky of Jen to mention food-stamps directly after Shaunie mentioned Tammi hardship. Nontheless-it was entertaining.
HIP HIP HOOORAY!!!! I’m glad you didn’t let the “Circle” change you Royce…. You are an “Original” not a “COPY” keep it that way and stay as sweet as you are… Any who Tammi was a hot drunken mess the other night… But its like my mother used to say “A drunk speaks with a sober mind”.. No it wasnt the right place or the right time but the way Shaunie, Evelyn, and Jennifer has been acting lately, I think they had it coming…
I like Tammi, at least she not gonna let people push her around… If I was her friend I would not let her get that drunk after she took of her shoes, that would have been the indicator for me that she needed to go home.. But I was glad somebody put Jennifer and Evelyn in check. I was disappointed at you Royce because you stood up for Jen and Evelyn but you didnt stand up for Susie.. and they was the ones who REALLY TALKED about you the most.. I like Susie most of all because she saw the error of her ways and is making efforts to change them.. A REAL WOMAN can walk away.. Time heals all woumbs and in time, Evelyn will get over her issues with Susie when she grow up.
Royce after watching you leave Suzie out there to deal with Evelyn, I lost all respect for your opinion. You seemed like a mini Evelyn which is probably what you want to be. I think someone already said it but watch the tape. They don’t like you. You don’t fit in. You’re like the nanny they let come along. Get a clue. Try and regain what you seemed to have last year. An opinion and a backbone. Right now you look suspect.
First, I want to say Royce you looked really beautiful on this episode. You seemed so presentable. Keep up the good work! I really wish Jennifer would get off her high horse and realize that she is human just like everyone else! Tami should have really shown her a good ass whippin! Evelyn and Jennifer are so childish for going to a party they were not even invited to. I really pray for these people before they run out of time.
I see Evelyn didn’t say anything because she didn’t want her ass whooped!! They are messing with the right one! (Tami). As for Royce, they still don’t like you! You are just someone that they tolerate because of the show! If it wasn’t for the show, they would not give a care about you so quit trying to be an instigator all the time. Suzie quit running every time you see Evelyn, and face her. Trust me, if you face one good time, she will leave you alone. Tami, please try not to drink as much, but keep stating your opinions because we need women like that on this fake ass show!
Basketball wives was my guilty pleasure, but after this season aired I found myself angery and embasrrased of how these women act. They are giving Miami a bad name. This is not the way women act. Shaunie, you were to set a great example of how basketballs wives are not what everyone says they are and now you are one of them. I didn’t know that every women walking into the show has to be approve by Evelyn. I looked up to these women and I was actually going to have them a part of charities events (which these ladies get paid lots of money to be involved in charites), but now I refuse to do so due to their actions. I also refuse to watch the bullying that goes on this show. It is so sad to have them represent Miami the way they do. Have some class.
Shaunie, Tami, Royce, Evelyn, Ashley, Jennifer and Susie,
Please take a long look at this veture. If this is just for entertainments sake then you have accomplished your goal. But if this is for the money, then find something else to do. Something worthwhile, something that will bring something positive to the lives of us ALL. This entire show is so disfunctional and disgusting and has gone to pitiful. It’s shameful the way you behave, speak and the manner in which you carry yourselves. Have you now shame. What must your families and children think if they see all of these shenanigans? Are they proud of you because you’re on TV, making alot of money, in the limelight? You’ve not reached any level of respect by the vast array of comments of the many women around the country. Are you each being “used” by a network which is happy to see African American Women in such a bad light? You’re making it hard for alot of women who have class, intelligence, decorum, grace, dignity and good old common sense. We all must put an even bigger foot forward to thrwart the images you are undoubtedly are portraying us all in. While everyone makes mistakes, and some learn from them, move on and flourish. If you continue on this same distructive path you will all continue to be very unhappy, unhealthy wives. Take a page from the movie, First Wives Club and stop being a bunch of bitter, unhappy, disallutioned women and clean up your lives. All the money in the world can’t make up for the hurt you all must carry and you most certainly need to stop letting the cancer of unhappiness eat away at you very lives and well being. Grow up, get some lives, take care of your children and practice being nice people. I know it must be there someplace as I refuse to believe that you have always been this mean and hateful. Thus far, Susie has seen the light and Royce needs to stop following and lead her own life. Tami is real but honey, don’t drink, it doesn’t work for you. Evelyn, I hope you are capable of turning it around but I have serious doubts. Shaunie, you are intelligent and a business woman but you have some integrity problems along with being very unhappy and superficial. Jennifer, take a breath, move on and find something constuctive to do. Stop behaving badly. You were not raised that way. Non of you should do anything that your Mother’s couldn’t be proud of.
Sharon says that you ladies are an embarrasment to Miami. They thought you would be a good example for future charities and now do not want you involved. Is any of this bad behavior sinking in to the direction your future endeavors and aspirations are going! Pay attention. You are on a slippery slope and this show will be your undoing both personally and professionally.
royce, i love your blue earings and necklace. do you know where i can buy just what your wearing, not to expensive. please answer. thank you
Ashley is not a basketball wife and will never be. Why is she on the show? Love you Royce!!! The show is entertainment but I get a kick out of yall looking dumb on TV thanks for the laughs
Royce needs to get a job and pay her own bills.
She is spiritually out of control! A damned criminal.
Oddly she is the only women on the show that is not a wife.
“Royce had them all”…All the husbands that is!
Same old Royce, by now she could have made some “Basketball Player” her husband.
Still dippin in where she dont fit in.
Tales from the South (NC way) make me feel she unworthy of such a show.
Spanish and Blacks mixing is a sign of some strange manifestation.
Its about the only reason they get together.
Damn what is Shaqqs wife doing mixing with the dozens.
Its a squirmy conbination.
Royce just so you know we still have our eyes on you…you may be a step ahead with the “Hands that rock the cradle” move…but I will resolve my situation…major threat though!
Thats all for now!
Tammi
They’re all crazy except 4 Royce. Jennifer is a follower, Evelyn thinks she’s more than what she is, Susie is scared & weak, Shaunie is a little bit of this and that, and Gloria who?
Royce, I watched today’s episode and it’s clear that Jennifer and her sidekick are jealous that you have a nice relationship and are happy. Clearly these two ladies don’t have good feelings for you or anyone else for that matter.
all i gotta say is yall betta find JESUS cause u ladies r givin Satan a wonderful playground…and im sure dats not truly wat u ladies were hoping for whn u got on the show…A stand up job Susie 4 not stooping 2 their level…cause it says n his word he will make ur enemies ur stepping stool, so sit bak honey an let dem enjoy ur pedicure…an jen honey jus as da Lord giveth he will take it away…dnt find urself wit does foodstamps…hope u all take heed an find da Lord he’s waiting on U!!!! an miss eveyln im xpecially tlk’n 2 u cause i c ur bitterness an i kno Jesus will give wat u looking 4 cause ocho nor any otha millionare aint gonna cut it u gotta luv u 1st…look an da mirror an give urself a big hug u need it!!!tami luv God sent u thru so u could show how good he is…lets use dis show 2 showcase dat cause having it all then losing it an cum bak speaks wonders of how real he is…an shaunie idk wat 2 say 2 u but im pray’n dat God order ur steps 2…an 4 u Ms Royce…dnt let da World catch u up cause from ur actions an des blogs i kno u were raised rite so do wats best an u kno wat it is!!!God bless ladies
Not sure why Suzie sees you as a friend after you have helped to set her up for beat down by trashy Evelyn and dumb Jennifer. You were wrong to do that and it really changed my mind about you.
Royce, Do you really think Jenn and Evelyn are your friends?? Friends don’t do that to friends!!! Wait until the last minute and not apologetic!!!
I don’t understand why you all keep trying to get Suzie to put herself in ANY situation where she will occupy the same space as Evelyn. Every time they are together, Evelyn attacks Suzie and then everyone else piles on. Suzie is smart to keep her distance. You don’t even seem to try to defend her or get Evelyn off of her.